There are plenty of charming small towns scattered within two hours of Philadelphia that make for easy day trips or overnight stays, writes Melissa Romero of Curbed Philly.

Of the 14 towns she gave shout-outs, two are in Montgomery County: Ardmore and Bryn Athyn.

“This small town on the Main Line featured the first suburb location of Strawbridge and Clothier department store,” Romero said of Ardmore.

“Today, Ardmore features big box stores plus smaller, eclectic shops along the town’s main street of Lancaster Avenue. It’s also home to Tired Hands Brewing Company and the independently-owned Ardmore Music Hall, which has featured big acts like the Red Hot Chili Peppers.”

Tiny Bryn Athyn may only have a population of approximately 1,400 people, but the borough is teeming with antiquity.

“Come here for the history, stay for the architecture,” Romero said. “This National Historic Landmark was established as a religious community in the late 19th century and is now home to architecturally significant estates and churches like John Pitcairn’s Beuax-Arts mansion Cairnwood and the stunning Bryn Athyn Cathedral.”

Click here to read more of the 14 best towns outside of the city in Curbed Philly.